1989 Quarter Die Error? - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 9 / Views: 2,199
iamavol New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 2:37 pm Not sure what is going on with this quarter (of course, I am new to this). Looks like more than just regular damage. Any thoughts would be appreciated as I am trying to learn. Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21655 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 3:10 pm There are two things that can happen to a coin, error or damage. I cannot see how this could occur during the striking of the coin so that leaves damage as the alternative. Report this Post to the Staff
silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 4:56 pm Definitively not during the strike. to me seem to be done with a gravel tool, photo of the tool follow: Second I crop the original image and put the high parts of this to look for. I see the Date, Letters and Mint mark was strike before the zig-zag marks (characteristic of the graving tools). So must be post strike damage. Report this Post to the Staff
iamavol New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 5:07 pm Found it in a bank roll. That must have took a long time to do that on the coin... Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 5:10 pm Not with a Dremel tool. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 5:13 pm If I were to guess, I'd say someone used a finning burr in a die grinder on it. Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10047 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 5:28 pm I agree - post mint damage. Nothing in the minting process would/could do this. As with coop - my first thoughts were Dremel (with small diamond tipped bit). How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19247 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 5:40 pm Could drop it in a 2x2 as an interesting curiosity. Report this Post to the Staff
iamavol New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 7:35 pm Thanks all. I just thought it looked odd as tight as the marks are. I don't always look to see if there is a premium on coins. At this point in the game, I am looking for things that look different than expected wear and damage and trying to learn what the more experienced folks think. Thanks again. Report this Post to the Staff
td5173 Pillar of the Community United States 565 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 7:49 pm I would keep it for now you can always get rid of it later. Just a thought. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 9 / Views: 2,199

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.33 seconds to rattle this change.